Joni Ernst Service - Aug. 13, 2014 Joni Ernst August 13, 2014 Print friendly Video Campaign status: Won categories: Political Ads, TV ERNST: I believe in service, and Iowans helping Iowans. ANNOUNCER: Twenty years of military service. ERNST: During emergencies like bloods, people don't ask if you're Republican or Democrat—they just need help. ANNOUNCER: Combat veteran and lieutenant colonel. ERNST: Leading convoys into Baghdad, I focused on one thing—complete our mission and bring every one of my soldiers home, and that's what we did. ANNOUNCER: Joni Ernst—a leader who will make Iowa proud. ERNST: I'm Joni Ernst and I approve this message.